Aquarium stands are an integral part of the aquarium system. The canopy serves many purposes other than just covering the aquarium. It is designed to cut down on evaporation and keep aquatic life from escaping the aquarium.

Excellant!
I was so glad to find this back strip! It fit perfectly and the price was right!!
February 22, 2015

Aquarium cover hinge
Prompt service and delivery. Product just as described, but the 6 foot length is far more impressive in real life!
February 16, 2015

Very easy to install.
After years of taping my old hinges together, I stumbled onto these. They were easy to cut to fit my application. The fitment on my lids was very tight and didn't require any type of adhesive.
January 26, 2015

These Products Are a God Send
These products really are great. I have a 75 gallon salt water tank that is about 25 to 30 years old with a hood the same age. The hood over the years developed a bow to it and the center of the hood would always sit in the water. The clear plastic/glass area that allows the light to shine through developed a calcium film on it and the area of the hood in the water leaked causing water to get into the light fixture. This tank does not have a center support for the hood like the new tanks have. I was not able to fine a replacement hood due to the new hoods having a two parts which utilizes the center brace. This also included glass top hoods/canopies. So I made my own glass canopy by ordering these parts along with ordering online two pieces of 3/16" plate glass. The glass canopy came together well and looks great. This also allowed me to upgrade to LED lights which makes the fish look great.
The only down side is having to cut the hinge. You need a very sharp blade. I used my fine tooth saber saw blade and it went smoothly. I tried various cutting tools and this worked the best. Remember to measure 2 or 3 times and cut once.
June 28, 2014

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I turned my glass plate so that the edge opposite the one I was working on was on the floor, and started by sliding one end into the slot. That let me get enough pressure on it to slowly work my way down the entire length, working the hinge onto the glass plate, . It took 2-3 passes, gettinging it a little further on each time, but eventually I got it all the way on. Same procedure for the other side, just start at one end and slowly work it onto the glass, pressing directly into the edge.

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I was having the same difficulty with one of my tank covers. I simply used a hair dryer on the hinge - not too long or close though! - and it made the task easier. Once the glass panes were in place, the strip cooled and the fit was snug.

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Thank you for your question. I'm sorry to see you are having difficulty with this product. Please feel free to contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-381-7179 or email at Customerservice@DrsFosterSmith.com for help with installation.

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